Police Dispatcher Practice Test

What action is associated with a 'check welfare' call?

1. Investigating a noise complaint

2. Ensuring a person’s safety and well-being

3. Providing medical assistance

4. Enforcing a curfew

The correct answer is: Ensuring a person’s safety and well-being

A 'check welfare' call is directly associated with ensuring a person’s safety and well-being. This type of call is typically initiated when someone is concerned about an individual's health or safety, often due to unusual behaviors, lack of communication, or observable distress. The primary goal in this situation is to confirm that the individual is safe, whether it involves physically checking on the person, assessing their living conditions, or ensuring that they are receiving necessary support. Addressing this type of call often involves dispatching officers or emergency personnel to evaluate the situation and provide any assistance needed, which may not involve medical care or enforcement actions unless specific issues arise during the welfare check. In contrast, investigating a noise complaint or enforcing a curfew involves different procedures and objectives that are not focused solely on individual safety and wellness. Similarly, providing medical assistance may be part of the welfare check response if health issues are identified, but it is not the primary action associated with the call itself.